Ciena Podcast: The Road to 5G is Paved with Good Fiber

In our new Network Insights Podcast, 5G expert Brian Lavallée discusses the coming of 5G and what it means for the future of networks.

5G, the next-generation of wireless network, is one of the most-hyped technologies talked about today. But unlike many high-tech topics labeled as “the next big thing” that end up taking longer than anticipated to become reality, 5G is likely going to arrive sooner than anticipated.

A goal of 2020 for several key 5G standards has been pulled forward with pre-standard field trials already started in 2017, with many more expected in 2018.